ZIP 40217 · Jefferson County

Louisville, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 40217, Louisville, Kentucky averages $1,359/yr.

16.1%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#388 of 466
Kentucky rank
2,010
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Louisville, KY sits #16,435 nationally on average premium ($1,359) versus #8,043 on nonrenewal rate (1.15%).

$1,359
Avg premium (2022)
#16,435
of 25,593 on premium
#8,043
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
36th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
40217 - Louisville, KY

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,359/yr
Avg premium, 64th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 40217's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,359 Lower than most lower than 64% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 40217. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Kentucky, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 40217; crosshairs: Kentucky averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1055.4$1508.7$1962.0$2415.3$2868.60.0%0.6%1.2%1.8%2.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 41056 · Maysville $1,138/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 41044 · Germantown $1,215/yr · 2.27%
  • ZIP 42718 · Campbellsville $1,270/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 40219 · Louisville $1,289/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 40037 · Loretto $1,313/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 41042 · Florence $1,322/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 41001 · Alexandria $1,331/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 40324 · Georgetown $1,344/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 40361 · Paris $1,353/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 40217 · Louisville (this ZIP) $1,359/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 42301 · Owensboro $1,365/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 40322 · Frenchburg $1,375/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 41539 · Kimper $1,384/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 40152 · Mc Daniels $1,398/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 40220 · Louisville $1,410/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 40734 · Gray $1,424/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 40214 · Louisville $1,431/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 42746 · Hardyville $1,442/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 42749 · Horse Cave $1,446/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 40312 · Clay City $1,455/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 41553 · Phelps $1,464/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 41003 · Berry $1,473/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 40444 · Lancaster $1,486/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 42716 · Buffalo $1,494/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 41095 · Warsaw $1,504/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 41075 · Fort Thomas $1,517/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 41010 · Corinth $1,528/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 42206 · Auburn $1,541/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 41129 · Catlettsburg $1,548/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 40107 · Boston $1,554/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 40142 · Guston $1,564/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 40045 · Milton $1,570/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 42167 · Tompkinsville $1,576/yr · 0.11%
  • ZIP 40057 · Pleasureville $1,587/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 40078 · Willisburg $1,596/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 42048 · Hardin $1,612/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40071 · Taylorsville $1,623/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 40299 · Louisville $1,644/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 41043 · Foster $1,673/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 42088 · Wingo $1,692/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 42021 · Arlington $1,708/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 41311 · Beattyville $1,726/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 42055 · Kuttawa $1,754/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 40203 · Louisville $1,795/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 42029 · Calvert City $1,821/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 41822 · Hindman $1,856/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 40513 · Lexington $1,896/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 40204 · Louisville $1,936/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40222 · Louisville $2,083/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 40059 · Prospect $2,786/yr · 0.64%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,359/yr
Near-median premium
-9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.58%
Avg severity: $8,496
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+88.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40217 (Louisville, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 40217 (Louisville, KY) at $1,359 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,010 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #388 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Muldraugh (ZIP 40155) at $1,360, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 16.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 40217. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,496. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.15% in this ZIP, a rise of 88.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 9.1% through 2022, ranging $1,359 to $1,496 with a 5-year average of $1,417, an annualized rate of -2.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Jefferson County in the upper risk band at 98.3 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #1/120 inside Kentucky, and 122% above the 44.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 54.9 · Community Resilience 76.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 40217 Compares

vs National Average
$1,359 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,359 vs $1,557
13% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40217, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,359
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40217.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,496 -
2019 $1,457 -2.6%
2020 $1,388 -4.8%
2021 $1,386 -0.1%
2022 $1,359 -1.9%

Softening premium path for ZIP 40217 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,417
Premium Range
$1,359 - $1,496
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 40217 via FIPS 21111. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.3
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $80,249,218

Social Vulnerability Index 54.9 · Community Resilience 76.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Kentucky NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 40217's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 40217's county NRI is 98.3 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Kentucky containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,359/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.15% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 40217?
ZIP 40217 (Louisville, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,359 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #388 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Louisville, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 40217: a claims frequency of 2.58%, a loss ratio of 16.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40217 compared to the national average?
At $1,359/yr, ZIP 40217 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40217?
ZIP 40217 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Kentucky, a rise of 88.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40217 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40217 have ranged from $1,359 to $1,496, with a 5-year average of $1,417. The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 40217 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40217 runs 13% below the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,359/yr), ranking #388 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 40217?
Jefferson County scores 98.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #1 of 120 Kentucky counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 40217

This ZIP's premiums run at the 36th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.